Cindy's Eagle Rock, aka Cindy's Coffee Shop, in Los Angeles will close for several weeks for repairs after a pickup truck crashed through the entrance when the restaurant was closed. According to Los Angeles Eater, the mishap occurred about 1 a.m. Saturday. The driver apparently swerved off Colorado Boulevard (aka Route 66) and crashed through the … Continue reading Truck damages Cindy’s Eagle Rock restaurant
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Los Angeles cafe was shown in Christmas film
Not many people know this, but a historic restaurant along Route 66 in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles was used in a prominent scene in the 2004 movie "Surviving Christmas," starring Ben Affleck. According to Los Angeles Magazine: Surviving Christmas is set in and around Chicago but some scenes were lensed right here … Continue reading Los Angeles cafe was shown in Christmas film
Kickstarter fundraiser launched to restore sign
The new owners of Cindy's Eagle Rock Restaurant in Los Angeles have begun a Kickstarter campaign to preserve the historic diner's vintage sign, reported the Los Angeles Times. Monique King and Paul Rosenbluh bought the restaurant and reopened it in April. And, so far, they seem to be good stewards: They've kept the original booths, … Continue reading Kickstarter fundraiser launched to restore sign